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Rickrack

#A6A460

RGB 166, 164, 96 · HSL 58°, 28%, 51% · CMYK 0, 1, 42, 35

Rickrack is #A6A460 in HEX — rgb(166, 164, 96), hsl(58°, 28%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 42%, 35%).

Rickrack pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 28%, 51%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#A6A460

RGB166, 164, 96

HSL58°, 28%, 51%

HSV58°, 42%, 65%

CMYK0, 1, 42, 35

Decimal10921056

CSS RGBrgb(166, 164, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 28%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Rickrack S18E6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Medieval 530

ΔE 3.1 · #A2A565

Hallman-Lindsay

Peter Pan 786

ΔE 3.1 · #A5A966

Vista Paint

Peter Pan C-785

ΔE 3.4 · #A4A963

Valspar

Organic Garden 6005-6B

ΔE 4.1 · #9F9E61

Dunn-Edwards

Spanish Olive DE5543

ΔE 4.4 · #A1A867

PPG

Always Apple 1118-5

ΔE 4.5 · #A0A667

Behr

Dried Chive S330-5

ΔE 4.5 · #9EA164

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 5.3 · #999950

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 7 · #BCB472

Kilz

Vitality LG250-02

ΔE 7.7 · #92A15F

Sherwin-Williams

Tupelo Tree SW6417

ΔE 7.8 · #9C9152

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 11 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 12.1 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.6 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 19.4 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A6A460

#5F61A5

Analogous

#A5805F

#A6A460

#84A55F

Triadic

#A6A460

#5FA5A3

#A35FA5

Split-Complementary

#A6A460

#5F84A5

#805FA5

Tetradic

#A6A460

#5FA580

#5F61A5

#A55F84

Monochromatic

#454427

#767442

#A6A460

#C1BF90

#DCDBC1

Rectangle

#A6A460

#61A55F

#5F61A5

#A35FA5

Compound

#A6A460

#84A55F

#5F61A5

#805FA5

Variations

Lighter

#B7B57F

#C6C5A2

#DCDBCB

Darker

#878549

#5E5C31

#37361C

Saturation

#8D8C78

#A5A35F

#D2CD32

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.59:1

Fail

vs Black

8.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A6A460

#ACA061

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A6A460

#A4A46C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A6A460

#AA9CA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Rickrack brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#BCA863

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#A6A460

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#A9AD87

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECECEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#53558A

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #A6A460;

CSS — background

background-color: #A6A460;

CSS Variable

--color-rickrack: #A6A460;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rickrack': '#A6A460' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A6A460] text-[#A6A460]

SCSS

$rickrack: #A6A460;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A6A460?

#A6A460 is Rickrack, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A6A460 warm or cool?

Rickrack reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rickrack?

Rickrack works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Rickrack?

Rickrack pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Rickrack?

You can download Rickrack on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Rickrack?

The hex code is #A6A460. In RGB it's 166, 164, 96, and in HSL it's 58°, 28%, 51%.

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